ArticleAnnals of medicine2025
Knowledge and awareness factors affecting kidney function and chronic kidney disease among the general population in the West Bank, Palestine: an online cross-sectional study.
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- Knowledge and attitude toward chronic kidney disease prevention and associated factors among diabetic patients in Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Reproductive health awareness among adolescents in Kazakhstan: a pre-post quasi- experimental study.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a growing burden in Palestine's West Bank; however, public awareness remains unassessed. This study evaluated the knowledge of kidney function, CKD risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and treatment among Palestinians and identified the predictors of awareness.
methodsAn online cross-sectional survey of 592 adults (≥18 years) was conducted in 11 West Bank cities (August-September 2024). A validated Arabic questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic characteristics and CKD knowledge. Reliability was confirmed through pilot testing. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of high knowledge (≥70% score threshold).
resultsOnly 35.135% of the respondents had attended CKD seminars. Attendees exhibited significantly higher overall knowledge than non-attendees (70.673% vs. 38.021%,
conclusionCKD knowledge gaps are prevalent in the West Bank, particularly regarding early symptoms and non-dialysis treatment. Educational seminars significantly improve awareness, but their reach remains limited. Future interventions should prioritize accessible community-based education, digital campaigns targeting youth, and screenings for high-risk groups. Further research should explore barriers among older populations and evaluate targeted awareness initiatives to address these issues.
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